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July 23, 2026Australian Journal of Environmental EducationOpen Access

“Ñeros and Navegaos”: Environmental Education Linking Cultural Identity and Biodiversity Learning in a Caribbean Island

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SCSabina CaulaVDVirginia Sanz D´AngeloESElysa Silva

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Overview

Randomized trial evaluates cultural education effects on biodiversity awareness in children, highlighting conservation potential.

Key Points

  • The study aims to assess the effectiveness of the 'Ñeros and Navegaos' program in enhancing biodiversity knowledge and attitudes among primary school students.
  • Implemented a culturally contextualized environmental education program in primary schools.
  • Utilized a pre- and post-intervention design to evaluate changes in knowledge and attitudes.
  • Conducted teacher workshops to assess needs for teaching materials.
  • Significant improvements in species recognition and conservation understanding.
  • Reduced acceptance of wildlife exploitation practices among students.
  • Strongest learning gains recorded for endemic species, emphasizing local relevance.

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Caula et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a61b02ffaa9903c5116adf0https://doi.org/10.1017/aee.2026.10201
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